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In this episode you will learn about A Show of Hearts and host Rosemary Pritzker. Then you’ll hear about upcoming guests, Inge Sargent, Burmese Princess in exile, and founders of Afropop Worldwide, Sean Barlow and Banning Eyre. Finally, Rosemary will share a deeply personal and raw story about the most difficult time in her life, and how that led her to create A Show of Hearts.
Links:
Rosemary’s Bio
Martha Beck
Ashok Gupta Amygdala Retraining Programme
Afropop Worldwide
What does it look like to follow the heart? How do you choose courage when you’re scared or in pain? I want you to come away from this show with answers to that question.
Many of us are really on edge right now because the world feels more and more broken. Sometimes we cling to fear, while other times we ask, “how can I use this time as fuel to ignite my soul, and the soul of the world?” I have come to believe that broken people create a broken world. When we work toward transforming ourselves from the inside out, that work ripples out far and wide. THAT is really where it all begins.
On A Show of Hearts, you will hear from people who choose to live fiercely from the heart, with courage, compassion and wisdom.
You’ll hear from people like Inge Sargent, an Austrian woman who, in the ‘50’s, married a Burmese Prince, helped him rule his kingdom, and faced immense challenges, all for the sake of love. You’ll also hear from my friends Sean Barlow and Banning Eyre, founders of Peabody Award winning radio show, Afropop Worldwide, who ditched the idea of a traditional career in order to share their passion for African music with the world, simply because it made them feel alive. I’ll also share with you guys my own stories, ideas and advice, and the things that bring me to life.
…I believe that in order to heal, we must live more daringly from the heart. Join me in creating a world in which we say HELL YES to what we want and no to what we don’t want. Let’s share what lights us up, and what brings us together.
Kahlil Gibran quotes from Rosemary’s story:
- “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.” This is a line from one of his poems. See full poem here.
- “Out of sufferinghave emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars”
Opening and closing song: Mbira: Nora Balaban
Vocals: Rosemary Pritzker and Nora Balaban
Composed by: Irene Chigamba
Song throughout episode: Dande
Mbira: Rosemary Pritzker
Composer: Chartwell Dutiro
Hi Rosemary,
I’m so thrilled to have found you & this podcast. I used to work for one of the companies your mother owns. In fact, I’m pretty sure you & I met briefly in San Francisco (circa 2009). At that time, I was aware of your health struggles & I remember thinking how awful it all sounded. I have thought of you so often since that time, wondering if you were ever able to find help &/or to turn things around. I have found myself thinking of you even more so lately as I have, unfortunately, found myself in similar health circumstances. My chronic digestive problems (& anxiety) have turned a corner & are now worse than ever. I’m to the point that there are very few foods I can tolerate & even those sometimes cause problems. I have been to doctor after doctor (western, eastern, naturopathic/holistic, therapists…) & have undergone nearly every test/scan there is. I have read & researched everything I can get my hands on re: Candida, SIBO, H. Pylori, Parasites, etc. I suspect I have one, if not all, of these but tests will yield those results within the next few weeks. I have considered taking antidepressants as so many people/doctors have suggested that all my physical symptoms may be a result of my constant anxiety (although I honestly believe my anxiety stems from all my continual health problems & not being able to find an explanation for them. I realize the truth is that it’s a vicious cycle). My newest symptom (acid reflux & possible LPR) has become so troublesome that I have constant throat & chest pain. I’m either so uncomfortable or worried about my potential discomfort/pain that I prefer to just to stay home, even though that is probably exactly where I should NOT be. Anyway, I am desperately trying to figure this all out & would so appreciate any information you think may be helpful to me in this process (ie. Did you find your healing had more to do with facing your fears/following your heart or treating the Candida – or was it the combination?). If you’d be willing & able to have a conversation with me about this, I would be extremely grateful. Regardless, I am incredibly happy to hear that you are now well. And how empowering that it was a matter of SELF HEALING! Congratulations on choosing courage, on transforming yourself from the inside out & for living fiercely from the heart. You are a true inspiration!!
Hi Laurie! This is Rosemary! So sorry to hear you’re struggling!!
I would be happy to be in touch on this subject! Feel free to email me at rosemary@ashowofhearts.com
Hang in there!!!!
Hugs,
Rosemary